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Auriculotherapy (treatment of ear acupuncture points)
A variation of acupuncture, auriculotherapy is the stimulation of the auricle part of the
external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other parts of the
body. The stimulation can be done with acupuncture needles, often referred to as
ear acupuncture.
The points on the ear can also be treated with electrical stimulation, manual pressure,
lasers, magnets, and ear pellets.
Like acupuncture, and acupressure, the earliest use of ear acupuncture dates back to
ancient China. However, auriculotherapy as we know it today is largely the result of the work of
Dr. Paul Nogier of France.
In the 1950’s he began to notice that several of his patients had an unusual scar on a specific area of
the ear. His patients informed him that the scar was a treatment of sciatica, which had given them relief
within hours or minutes of treatment.
After studying this phenomena, and doing some research, he began mapping other parts of the body.
This was the basis for his diligent work to advance this technique to what we know today.
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While auriculotherapy can effectively relieve pain, stress and tension when used alone, it is often used in
conjunction with many of the other methods of alternative medicine. The practice is conducted by a variety
of practitioners including acupuncturists, medical and osteopathic doctors, naturopathic doctors,
biofeedback therapists, chiropractic doctors, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, and reflexology therapists.
Dr. Philpott is trained in Medical Acupuncture and focuses on Auriculotherapy.
To learn about Medical Acupuncture, please click: Medical Acupuncture
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Dr. Adi Philpott, 222 St. John St., Suite 130, Portland, ME 04102 1-888-598-5445 Email: drphilpott@drphilpott.com
www.DrPhilpott.com
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